NEW! HEALING through literacy program
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Importance of Literacy
Importance of Literacy
Importance of Literacy
Learning how to read is one of the most important skills children develop. Providing them with necessary tools is imperative if we wish to create lifelong learners. Not only do children need to learn how to identify and use various letters to read increasingly complex texts, but they must also develop a rich vocabulary, make inferences, comprehend various genres, and express themselves through speaking and writing.
The Connection
Importance of Literacy
Importance of Literacy
The benefits of strong literacy skills extend beyond reading and writing.
- Encourages children to be intellectually curious
- Promotes empathy and perspective-taking
- Increases self-esteem and self efficacy
- Inspires problem-solving and complex thinking skills
- Helps children understand the world and connect to others
- Fosters positive social-emotional development
- Develops confidence to explore and share new ideas
- Decreases frustration which can contribute to behavior problems
- Impacts other academic subjects i.e. math, science
Impact on the Future
Importance of Literacy
Impact on the Future
A wealth of research supports the link between early literacy skills and long term academic success which ultimately impacts students' likelihood to attend college, have better career opportunities and enhanced productivity in adult life. When a child can't read their chances of becoming homeless increases.
Learning to read is one of the most important skills children develop. Providing them with necessary tools is imperative if we wish to create lifelong learners and set them up for success in life.